100 Years Ago — June 12, 1925: Carman places first at School Field Day in Roseisle; Roland, Starbuck, Sanford and Sperling enter the Southeastern Manitoba Baseball League; Brunswick Records can be played at Sanders Drug Store; The Salvation Army Band performs on the Memorial Hall grounds.
75 years ago – 1950: 25th anniversary of the United Church of Canada; Dr. Telford Miller begins practice in Roland at Mrs. Edwards’ residence; C.G.I.T. Girls hold a clothing drive for evacuees; grasshoppers are a major concern, with new chemicals introduced; Marion McCutcheon earns top points at graduation for extracurricular involvement; Norm Langston offers interior and exterior work.
50 years ago – 1975: National Enquirer stops in Carman to investigate Charley Red Star sightings; Cargill announces its first grain elevator will be in Elm Creek; Carman Band is invited to perform at festivals in Altona, Morden, Morris and Carman; Hub Orchard of Miami becomes Chair of the Regional Recreation Council; classified display ads in The Leader cost $2.50 per column inch.
25 years ago – 2000: Kelly Hand gets her own sign on Highway 3; Don Halbesma named Potato & Blossom Festival Chairperson; Elm Creek principal Gerhard Sommerfeld steps down after five years; Carman Music Academy promotes a no-GST sale; Carman competes in national Communities in Bloom; Youth Job Centre opens in Carman Collegiate; Laine’s Family Restaurant open seven days a week.
